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7 steps to advance your volunteer program with your online member community

Nimble AMS

Consider using your online member community to conduct volunteer training sessions either by facilitating virtual discussions or by creating online videos where members can watch and react. Poll volunteers To stay up to date on your member volunteer’s interests and needs, you’ll want to seek and act on their feedback.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. ” Video updates: Ask a campaign director to record a short video outlining the most recent status of a campaign and what advocates can expect next. Here’s what they said.

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31 Ideas for Online Fundraising for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. This drives trust that can encourage future giving.

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What is GOTV Anyway? An Explainer for Non-Politicos

EveryAction

Here’s a quick GOTV FAQ to help you get up to speed - and if you need more info (or you're an old hand who already knows all about GOTV), check out this GOTV myth-busting video from The Campaign Workshop. OK, so what does GOTV stand for? GOTV stands for Get Out The Vote, which is the final phase of a field campaign. When is GOTV conducted?

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Guest Post: Maintaining a connection with pandemic-inactive volunteers

Twenty Hats

The best way I thought to keep in touch was to facilitate weekly 45-minute video calls on Zoom. The video calls have a consistent structure to them. I make a point of varying the format , sometimes using polls or breakout rooms for smaller group discussion and brainstorming. I also learned to keep my own comments short.

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How Nonprofits Can Effectively Promote their Online Shop on Instagram and Facebook

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organically promote your Shop on social media by taking photos and videos of each item, ideally showing them in use in an authentic manner. Or, even do a poll or survey to gain first-hand knowledge of their preferences for shopping. When it comes to the best time of the day to post, listen to your followers first.

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Top 21 Virtual Event Ideas for Your Next Online Event

AccelEvents

Polls and Q&As. Polls and Q&As are not new virtual event ideas but they are highly effective for getting the audience to think about the content presented. of virtual event organizers use polls to increase interactions. Polls and Q&A force attendees to pay attention to each session. . Mindfulness Activities.

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